Current news directly from IAFF locals, councils, and state/province associations in the US and Canada.

2018 Golf League 04/18/18 - IAFF Local 21 Saint Paul Fire Fighters Summer Golf League All retired and active department golfers we will try to begin our season April 25th at Oak Glen in Stillwater. Tee times remain the same at 7:45 am to 8:30 am on every Wednesday, Golf and Cart $34.  Make sure to ask for SAINT PAUL FIREFIGHTER RATE when paying. Family and friends welcome.

Highway 67 Brush Fire 04/18/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164 Just after 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, Local 2164 members were requested for an automatic aid wildland fire on the north side of Highway 67 west of Rampart Range Road in the Pike National Forest. With a Red Flag and High Wind Warning in effect and 60 mph wind gusts being observed; a pre-evacuation area was established from Sugar Creek to Sedalia and additional resources were called.

Lt. Paul Harvey Retires 04/18/18 - IAFF Local 739 Lieutenant Paul Harvey Retires The Officers and Members of Lynn Local 739 wish to congratulate Lt. Paul Harvey on his retirement.  Paul, may you enjoy a long and healthy retirement.

MARCH OF THE BULL UPDATE 04/17/18 - IAFF Local 3169 **THE MARCH OF THE BULL UPDATE** I know everyone has been on the edge of their seats awaiting word on Bull’s arrival to Marion County and after talking to his Logistics Team yesterday we have a more definite picture of his arrival.  Bull in currently making his way across Orange County which is the department he retired from before starting his walk.

Foxtail Drive Fire 04/17/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164 Just after 10 a.m. on Tuesday April 17th, Local 2164 members assisted Castle Rock Fire Rescue with a wind driven structure fire in the 4800 block of N. Foxtail Drive. Simultaneous wildland fires near Larkspur and Sedalia were also challenging firefighters from all Douglas County fire districts, including South Metro.

2018 NM Fire Muster & 5K Race 04/17/18 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Attention Members, IAFF Local 244 will be hosting the 2nd Annual New Mexico Fire Muster and 5k on June 16, 2018 at Balloon Fiesta Park. The NM Fire Muster & 5K event was created to support and raise money for the IAFF Local 244 Survivor’s Fund and Membership Assistance Program.

LAC Fallen Firefighter Memorial April 21st, 2018 04/16/18 - IAFF Local 1014

First Responders Night 04/16/18 - IAFF Local 51 First Responders Night May 20, 2018 @ 6:05pm $30 Tickets Tickets Include: Entrance to game Reserved Seat Limited Buffet Contact Union Office @ (915)598-8117 *First 80 tickets will be sold for $30 each then tickets will be $39 each, first come first serve.

Promotions 04/16/18 - IAFF Local 21 Congratulations to Firefighters Jeremy Coy Engine 20-A and Kate Heckaman Engine 22-B on their recent promotion to Captain.

2018 Benefit Road Race and Walk 04/15/18 - IAFF Local 1464 Our Mother's Day Benefit Road Race and Walk is scheduled for Sunday May 13, 2018. Walk begins at 8:30 am. Kids 1k Fun Run at 9:00 am. The 5k race begins at 10:00 am. The race proceed will benefit the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

Baton Rouge Firefighters win Pensacola Firefighter Challenge 04/15/18 - PFFA Congrats to this group of firefighters representing Baton Rouge Firefighters Local 557 and the dept in the Pensacola firefighter challenge this weekend . They won the event , and set the new course record .

Announcing the passing of Lt. David Dow (Ret.) 04/15/18 - IAFF Local 772 It is with great sadness that IAFF Local 772 announces the passing of Lt. David Dow (Ret.) after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer.

Cottontail Vehicle Fire 04/14/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164 At around 11:30 April 10th, Local 2164 members from Station 41 extinguished this diesel pick up truck fire on Cottontail Lane before it could spread to the dry grass. No one was injured and the cause is under investigation. http://www.southmetro.

June 2, 2018: MDA Muscle Walk 04/14/18 - UPFFA The Muscular Dystrophy Association will be having its annual Muscle Walk on June 2nd at Rentschler Field in East Hartford. Matt Abdifar, of New Britain Local 992 has created a Muscle Walk Team named, IAFF Fire Fighters.

Retiree's Get Together 04/14/18 - IAFF Somerville Fire Local 76 The next retiree' get together will be held Wednesday, May 9th at the Dante Club on Craigie St from 9 am until noon. Coffee and donuts provided. If any retirement paperwork needs to be notarized, there will be a notary in attendance.

Demopolis News Release 04/14/18 - IAFF 14th District The city of Demopolis AL is playing politics with public safety. By having as few as 2 fire fighters on each fire truck, the city is ignoring nationally accepted science and studies that prove a minimum of 4 fire fighters per truck is the most efficient and safe way for fire fighters to protect their community.

Livonia firefighter injured battling Sunday garage fire 04/14/18 - IAFF Local 1164 A fire in Sunday damaged this garage at a house on Norfolk west of Merriman.(Photo: Livonia Fire Department)

Louisiana Firefighter Appreciation Day 04/13/18 - PFFA

L0293 Family Picnic 04/13/18 - Erie Firefighters Local 293

Molle Retirement 04/13/18 - IAFF Local 1264 Hey All, Just a reminder that we have Tim Molle’s retirement party coming up on the 21st of April from 7 to 11pm at O’Malley’s.  Please pass the word to any retirees you run into.  We have passed out envelopes at all the stations and have set up a go fund me if that is easier.   https://www.gofundme.

Notice of Election of Delegates 04/12/18 - IAFF Local 1403 On April 24th from 2000 to 2020 we will be taking nominations for Delegates and Alternates to The 74th Annual Florida Professional Firefighter Convention in Naples FL.

Luzerne Co. L0840 Pig Roast Fundraiser 04/12/18 - Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association Luzerne County Professional Fie Fighters Local 840 will host a Pig Roast Saturday May 19, 2018 with the proceeds to offset the cost of the September Golf Tournament. This will be held at the Polish American Veterans (PAV) Pavilion 2 S. Oak St., Plains, PA 18705. Tickets are $30.00 in advance and $35.00 at the door.

Child Safety Seats 04/12/18 - Redmond Fire & Rescue Find out about upcoming clinic dates, Oregon Child Safety Seat Laws, and more.

Outdoor Burning 04/12/18 - Redmond Fire & Rescue Find out about general requirements, commercial burning, and more.

Property Insurance (ISO) 04/12/18 - Redmond Fire & Rescue Welcome Insurance Companies! We have developed the following tools to assist you with your questions regarding protection classifications and requesting fire reports when needed.  We hope you will find this page helpful.

Make A Payment 04/12/18 - Redmond Fire & Rescue Make A Payment (Payment types include ambulance, rescue, training, car seat, address sign or any other invoiced fee.

Insurance 04/12/18 - Redmond Fire & Rescue Welcome Insurance Companies! We have developed the following tools to assist you with your questions regarding protection classifications and requesting fire reports when needed.  We hope you will find this page helpful. Thank You.

Outdoor Burning 04/12/18 - Redmond Fire & Rescue Find out about General requirements, Commercial Burning and more.

Local 2403 Fundraiser 04/12/18 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters Join Adams County Professional Firefighters Local 2403 along with Bruz Beers on April 21st from 6pm -11pm for the tapping of SUPER STACHE FIREHOUSE IPA. Proceeds from beer sales and events go to assist the family of Firefighter Brett Anderson. A food truck will be on hand, along with Bruz Beers other craft beers. See attached flyer for more information. See you there.

Arvada District Board Election 04/12/18 - Arvada Professional Fire FIghters Association, IAFF Local 4056 APFFA Support James Gagliano and Steve Smith for Arvada Fire District Board.

SHOW SUPPORT FOR CFD HOCKEY IN THE HERO'S CUP 04/11/18 - Cambridge Fire Fighters Brothers and Sisters, The Schedule for the 2018 BFit Hero's Cup Hockey Tournament is set. Cambridge Fire will be playing in Division B2, and we will be playing for Fraternal Order of Fire Fighter Military Veterans, Inc. There are various other Hero's Cup events throughout the weekend all being held at the New England Sports Center. So come on down and support us.

PFD's newest LTs 04/11/18 - IAFF Local 2647 After the intense public discussion portion of the City Council meetings (unrelated topic), Jim Heath (Right) & Matt Risley (Center) were appointed by the City Council at the 4/10/18 Meeting as Pittsfield Fire's newest Lieutenants. Congratulations to both gentlemen on their well deserved promotions!

SFPFF Confrence 04/11/18 - Irving Professional Fire Fighters Association The 2018 SFPFF Conference will be held in San Antonio, TX and hosted by IAFF Local 624.  The Conference dates are Wednesday, April 11, 2018 thru Friday, April 13, 2018.

Leary Talks at Darrow School 04/11/18 - IAFF Local 2647 Local 2647 President / Fire investigator Rob Leary visited Darrow School on Tuesday to talk about the scientific methodology of fire scene investigation.

Mike Dennis Going Away Party 04/10/18 - IAFF Local 1264 Message from the family, to the family Finally, Mike Dennis is quitting.  His last shift for AFD St. 11 - B shift will be April 23rd.  Directly afterwards on the 24th of April at approx. 9:30 am we will be having a breakfast at the Peanut Farm.  His retirement party will be May 12th 6:00 pm at the Golden Lion Hotel, courtesy of Marvin Kneaper and Family.

An open letter to Chief Osby and the members of Local 1014 04/09/18 - IAFF Local 1014

Cherry Creek Trail Brush Fire 04/08/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164 At 2:16 p.m. on Sunday, April 8th multiple 911 callers reported a small vegetation fire burning along the Cherry Creek just south of the Cottonwood Bridge in Parker. The first member from Local 2164 arrived on scene 3 minutes later and discovered a fast moving grass fire spreading into the trees with no structures threatened.

League School 5k 04/08/18 - IAFF local 2464 On April 7th Chief Tim Bailey, FF Dave Jenks, FF Colin Ryle & FF Jon McNamara ran the 5th Annual League School 5k to raise awareness & support for Autism. Lt. Peter Carter sold Walpole Fire Autism Awareness T-Shirts at the event as well with proceeds going to the ALEC. Information on the ALEC can be found at the link below: https://www.autismspeaks.

Passing of Retired FF Richard Love 04/08/18 - IAFF Local 739 Passing of FF Richard Love Engine 8 - Retired The Officers and Members of Lynn Local 739 regret to announce the death of Firefighter Richard Love of Engine 8, Retired.  Arrangements: Visitation: Tuesday April 10, 2018, 10AM-12PM at Solimine Funeral Home, Broadway. Burial: Following visitation at Firefighter's Lot, Pine Grove Cemetery.

48/96 Work Schedule and One Year Trial Vote 04/07/18 - Medford Firefighters Local 1431 At the April 3, 2018 union meeitng a motion was passed creating a ballot to approve or not approve moving to the 48/96 work schedule for a one year trial.  The Ballot will go live Monday April 9th at 0900 hours and will close April 23 at 1700 hours.

Hazleton L0507 Designer Purse Bag Fundraiser 04/07/18 - Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association Brothers and Sisters: Hazleton L0507 will hold their Designer Bag Bingo to benefit MDA on Sunday April 29, 2018. The location is Terrace Hall 601 S. Poplar St., Hazleton, PA 18201 Tickets are $25.00 in advance and $30.00 at the door. For more information see the attached flyer or J.T. Klein 570.233.1819 Jamie Galade 570.861.2670 Tami Martin 570.956.

Meeting with Chief Liebold 04/07/18 - Newport News Firefighter's Association

FPF Legislative Wrap Up Report 04/06/18 - IAFF 1826

NLFD Takes Delivery of a new Engine 04/06/18 - New London Fire Fighters The New London Fire Department took delivery of a new Ferrara engine this week. Engine 1 will be housed at fire HQ on Bank St.

14 BRISTOL ST FIRE 04/06/18 - New London Fire Fighters On March 27th, units responded to 14 Bristol St early in the morning to combat a fire that worked itself to the outside walls. The fire was knocked down quickly by first respoding units.

Spring Cleanup at FF Memorial Fountain 04/06/18 - IAFF Local 42 The Penn Valley Park Commission has asked that we assist them again with the cleanup around the Kansas City, MO Firefighters Memorial Fountain, located at 31st and Broadway on Friday, April 20, 2018 at 8:00 AM.

Haverhill Firefighters 5K 04/05/18 - Haverhill Firefighters Local 1011 Haverhill Fire Department 3rd Annual 5K Road Race - URL to Page: http://www.haverhillfirefighters.com/5k - This year's road race will start at Smith's Tavern at 124 Essex St, Haverhill, MA 01832 on September 9th at 11:30am - Family Friendly! Walk, Jog, Run - More information to follow!